CFO Vantage Program 2025: Archive
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The “CFO Vantage Program 2025”: Third cohort
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Graduation ceremony and leadership reflections
A milestone moment for the "CFO Vantage Program - Cohort 3." From leadership insights to shared celebrations, the graduation ceremony marked the culmination of an immersive learning journey for senior finance leaders. The event brought together Nitin Kini, Chief Operating Officer, Deloitte South Asia; Dhiraj Bhandary, Partner and Client Executive Lead, Deloitte India; Nandita Pai, Partner and CFO Program Leader, Deloitte India, along with distinguished CFOs, Naozad Sirwalla, HDFC Asset Management Company, and Suniana Calapa, Orkla India, reflecting the strength of the CFO community shaping the future of finance.
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The CFO as a transformation catalyst: AI, cloud and strategy
Can finance lead the AI agenda? How should a #CFO approach cloud transformation? When is the right time to pause before making a strategic call? The first workshop encouraged participants to think about the CFO as a transformation catalyst, not just a guardian of performance. Through conversations on AI, digital shifts and strategic decision-making, leaders explored how finance can actively shape business reinvention. Watch the participants share what they valued most from the experience and how it is influencing their own leadership approach. The future CFO is analytical, technological and deeply strategic.
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The CFO’s role in M&A, fundraising and value creation
From M&A deal rooms to investor conversations, the CFO’s role in value creation has never been more critical. #Workshop1 of “Cohort 3” dove deep into sell-side and buy-side M&A, fundraising, banking relationships and understanding finance leadership through the investor’s lens. Participants gained first-hand insight into how #CFOs shape growth narratives and capital strategy. Listen to the participants as they share what stood out most as they unpacked the real-world dynamics of enterprise expansion and stakeholder confidence. Because at the top, finance is as much about narrative as it is about numbers.
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Rethinking the CFO role: strategy, governance and leadership
The CFO’s role is no longer one-dimensional. Through sessions such as “Four faces of the CFO,” “CEO–CFO partnership” and “Lessons of a CFO,” #Workshop1 challenged participants to think beyond controllership and compliance and embrace influence, foresight and enterprise leadership. In this participant byte, hear how senior finance professionals are rethinking what it takes to lead at the highest level, balancing strategy, governance, capital allocation and transformation. Five months. Five workshops. One evolving mandate.
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Inside the CFO’s chair: Navigating stakeholders across the enterprise
What does it really mean to sit in the CFO’s chair? At the first workshop of the “CFO Vantage Program – Cohort 3,” participants explored the multiple stakeholders a #CFO must navigate, from audit chairs and CEOs to bankers, investors and executive search firms. Watch the participants reflect on how understanding these diverse perspectives reshapes the way finance leaders communicate, influence and build trust. Because the modern CFO is not just a financial steward but a strategic bridge across the enterprise ecosystem.
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Cohort 3 I Speaker perspectives
Watch to know what stood out for them, about their perspectives on the program’s impact and the powerful insights they delivered during their sessions. Structured as five high-impact workshops over five months, the program brings together senior finance professionals aspiring to step into the #CFO role. It offers a real-world, immersive understanding of today’s CFO mandate. If you are preparing for the next leap in your finance leadership journey, this is the conversation you want to hear.
"Workshop 1" | 27 and 29 October 2025
The third cohort of the CFO Vantage Program commenced with its first workshop, held from 27 to 29 October 2025, bringing together aspiring #CFOs for an engaging and insightful experience. The sessions focused on the key stakeholders a CFO deals with, including the CEO, the audit chair, bankers,etc. Complementing the sessions was a dynamic thread activity that seamlessly aligned with the program’s sessions.
Adding to the festive spirit were a Diwali wish tree, a live band performance and curated culinary delights―all of which enriched the overall experience.
"Workshop 2" | 18 November 2025
The second workshop of the "CFO Vantage Program (Cohort 3)" explored a broad spectrum of risks, from unconscious bias in finance to macroeconomic, geopolitical and cyber risks, equipping participants with a well-rounded perspective. Sessions also covered regulatory expectations, with a focus on identifying compliance gaps and understanding information security requirements.
Complementing the learning, participants engaged in interactive activities, such as a treasure hunt, obstacle course and cycle setup challenge. Curated culinary experiences further enhanced the energy, camaraderie and overall engagement of the workshop.
"Workshop 3" | 26 November 2025
The third workshop of the "CFO Vantage Program (Cohort 3)" focused on strengthening two critical capabilities for future-ready CFOs: high-impact communication and a compelling personal brand.
The workshop began with an engaging, podcast-style session led by theatre artist Yuki Ellias from "The Next Stage," bringing authentic and confident communication to life. This was followed by a session by Karthik Srinivasan, Communication Strategy Consultant, on strategic storytelling, digital presence and using social media to enhance leadership influence.
A key highlight was the "ImpressD Mirror," an interactive, red-carpet-inspired experience encouraging participants to reflect on their leadership persona.
"Workshop 4" | 9 December 2025
The fourth workshop blended finance transformation and business chemistry, combining strategic insights with experiential learning.
The finance transformation sessions explored how digitalisation and AI are reshaping the CFO agenda through smarter decision-making, predictive insights and scalable finance operations. This was complemented by interactive sessions on business chemistry and "Making moments matter," focusing on behavioural styles, team dynamics and the value of diverse perspectives.
The experience was further enriched at DKC through refreshed transformation-themed branding and engaging on-ground activities, including a collaborative basket-transformation exercise and a themed bike setup for photo opportunities. Celebratory food experiences and a caricature artist added to the immersive engagement.
"Workshop 5" | 21–22 January 2026
The fifth workshop marked the "Graduation ceremony of Cohort 3," held at Deloitte’s Centre for Innovation and Technology (DCIT), Bengaluru, celebrating the successful completion of the program.
Participants were awarded certificates by Nitin Kini, Deloitte South Asia COO, in the presence of their respective CFOs, recognising a significant milestone in their leadership journey.
The graduation marked the culmination of a four-month learning experience designed to help finance leaders navigate uncertainty, manage disruption and drive value. Through curated workshops and insights from Deloitte’s Digital Excellence Centre (DEC) team, Jagdish Bhandarkar (Chief Disruption Officer) and Namratha Rao, participants engaged with real-world challenges and practical solutions.
The CFO Vantage 2025: Cohort 2
Key moments from the CFO Vantage Program 2025: Cohort 2
Discover the second edition of the CFO Vantage Program with the new cohort of aspiring CFOs immersing in the theme “CFO Pathshala 2.0.”
